Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 107 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 37 | 27 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Heat 116-107. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.